The impact of near-patient testing on the organisation and costs of an anticonvulsant clinic.
A near-patient testing facility was provided at an anticonvulsant clinic and compared with the previously offered service. Productivity was increased by over 20%, with savings in medical and nursing staff time. This saving in time is offset by increased consumable costs but still enables a significant net saving.
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Department of Biochemistry, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Scotland.
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D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000097:blood*; D003151:Community Health Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000191:economics* / Q000379:methods; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors
D000927:Anticonvulsants